Program Operations Manager

RTX

Program Operations Manager leading integration and performance for manufacturing high-value weapon systems. Overseeing program operations and collaborating with internal and external teams.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeTucson • Alabama, Arizona, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, collaborate and influence driving quality and performance for program deliverables, accountable for factory integration, consolidated program performance, and unique program requirements flow down.
Participate in strategic Program and Operations planning for current development and production efforts.
Communicate across multiple program efforts, to identify, assess, collaborate and resolve any conflicts within Program Operations.
Manage coordination and execution of program schedules with Global Supply Chain Management, Engineering, and other functional areas.
Ownership of Program Operation's Estimate at Completion (EAC’s) and budget.
Define clear operational schedules, priorities and goals for each Strategic Make Center.
Prepare and present information for Gate reviews, Weekly and/or Monthly Management Reviews, summarizing program status and any on-going production issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
Minimum 3 years of experience working within a Manufacturing, Operations, and/or Production environment
Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain higher clearance level or program access prior to start date

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
flexible work schedules
employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
parental leave
paid time off
holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementbudget managementschedulingperformance assessmentfactory integrationEAC (Estimate at Completion)strategic planningconflict resolutionproduction managementoperations management

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationinfluenceproblem-solvingorganizational skillspresentation skillsaccountabilityprioritizationteam coordination

Certifications

U.S. government issued security clearance